Chess Puzzle #e4WzW — Master, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king b7; pawns c6/f4/g3/h2. Black: king d8; bishop g2; pawns f5/g5/h6. Black is ahead by 2 points of material. White to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxc6+ — bishop g2→c6, captures pawn, gives check. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Kxc6 — king b7→c6, captures bishop. Opponent replies Ke7 (king d8→e7).
3. Best move: h4 — pawn h2→h4. Opponent replies gxf4 (pawn g5→f4, captures pawn).
4. Best move: gxf4 — pawn g3→f4, captures pawn.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, hanging piece, long. The key move Kxc6 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 3k4/1K6/2P4p/5pp1/5P2/6P1/6bP/8 b - - 4 54

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